: full of lively activity : busily astir
a bustling market
bustling streets
Commercial ships and recreational boats were serviced by a bustling marine industry.—
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bustlingly
adverb
a bustlingly busy area
Examples of bustling in a Sentence
a bustling greeter was there to welcome guests to the grand opening
a bustling shopping center during the Christmas season
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Hop on the train for a scenic journey to White Pass, visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, pan for gold, browse the gold rush cemeteries, or grab a meal at the bustling Red Onion Saloon.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
But what truly defines the Big Apple is its diverse international population that leaves a unique imprint on this bustling metropolis.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Among the bustling crowd was 81-year-old Katherine Wardlaw, who attended the event with her family.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Georgia is home to sweeping farmlands and soaring mountain ranges, lush pine forests and breezy barrier islands, and even bustling cities and charming small towns.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
But what truly defines the Big Apple is its diverse international population that leaves a unique imprint on this bustling metropolis.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Among the bustling crowd was 81-year-old Katherine Wardlaw, who attended the event with her family.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Georgia is home to sweeping farmlands and soaring mountain ranges, lush pine forests and breezy barrier islands, and even bustling cities and charming small towns.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bustling
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“Bustling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustling. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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